Community Opposition to Mining: Residents in Dinagat Islands, Philippines, protested a proposed extractive project over fears for the Navarro and Imelda watersheds amid a water crisis, with a planned meeting ultimately not proceeding. Environmental & Legal Pressure: Conservation groups appealed approval of Idaho’s Stibnite Gold Project, arguing the mine could harm salmon habitat and air and water quality, as Perpetua moves ahead with restoration plans. Deep-Sea Mining Oversight: NOAA opened a 60-day public comment period for The Metals Company USA’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone bid, with an Environmental Impact Statement still ahead. Commodity Shock Watch: Barclays warned the next commodity shock may be forming as El Niño strengthens and physical markets tighten, raising risks for agriculture, energy and industrial metals. Oil Geopolitics: The US announced it secured majority control over Venezuela’s proven oil reserves via a deal covering 17 strategic fields, a major shift with unclear details. Mining Safety & Livelihoods: Zimbabwe’s artisanal miners face mercury risks and formalisation gaps, while a separate report highlights how reaching miners at sites is hard for support groups. Crypto Mining Fallout: A major water leak in El Reno, Oklahoma, was traced to a Bitcoin mining property, with officials citing fire-code issues and no data-center permits. Policy on Sand Mining: Uganda is drafting a Building Substances Bill to regulate sand mining, after pausing new mineral rights and licences for review. Market & Corporate Signals: IREN’s results show Bitcoin still drives most revenue as it transitions toward AI cloud, while Russia’s Putin touted coal reserves and production performance.